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Who Runs South Africa’s Economy, the Key Players in 2026

Who runs the South Africa economy in 2026: the Treasury, Reserve Bank, Eskom, Transnet, Naspers, Sasol, the big miners and the Rupert and Motsepe families.

  • President Cyril Ramaphosa leads South Africa's government since 2024.
  • Enoch Godongwana heads the National Treasury, managing budget and debt.
  • Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, sets interest rates.

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